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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.35, 62.08 and 40.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.35, 62.08 and 40.67 is: 61.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.35 : 62.08 = 40.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.35/62.08 = 40.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.35x = 62.08 × 40.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.35x = 2,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524.38/41.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.05

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